Preventing Impervious Surfaces

As shown in the photograph, the Solar Panels are mounted on a racking system that elevates them above the ground surface. The racking is supported on the ground screw with a tie down bolt.

This eliminates the need for any concrete pads used in other conventional racking tie down systems. Solar Panels by themselves are impervious, but water will run off the panels and between them down to the ground where it will be absorbed, replenishing aquifers.

Law S-921

Law S-921 specifically exempts solar panel installations from being considered impervious surface cover. As stated, "Solar Panel" means a panel or plate, or a canopy or array thereof, that collects or captures solar energy or radiation to provide energy or power, and includes nocturnal heat radiation, flat plate or focusing solar collectors, or photovoltaic solar cells and excludes the base or foundation of the panel, plate, canopy, or array.